Daniel Montville knew a debt consolidation loan wouldn’t solve his financial problems, but the hospice nurse hoped it would give him some breathing room. He had already filed for bankruptcy once, in 2005, and was determined not to do it again. Montville took out the loan in 2015, but within a year he had fallen […]
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Today’s top story: How to responsibly handle an inheritance. Also in the news: 7 questions to ask before selling a stock, how to create your own pension, and why 35% of college seniors don’t know what their student loan repayments will be. How to Responsibly Handle an Inheritance Don’t run out and buy a sports […]
Q&A: Start saving early for retirement in case that last day of work sneaks up on you
Dear Liz: What advice would you give to a Silicon Valley professional who hasn’t done a good job planning for retirement? I’m 53 and maxing out my 401(k), saving $24,000 a year with my employer matching my contributions dollar for dollar up to 6% of salary. In addition, I’m saving $50,000 to $60,000 of my […]
Q&A: Keeping retirement money in various accounts helps with tax bills
Dear Liz: I am having difficulty determining if I should invest money in my 457 deferred compensation account or in a taxable account, as I am in the 15% tax bracket. Also, does it matter whether I invest in a Roth IRA instead of my traditional IRA? My biggest pot of money is in a […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
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